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Stirnrunzeln

English translation of Stirnrunzeln

frown

The German word 'Stirnrunzeln' is used to describe the facial expression of frowning, which involves furrowing one's brow and lowering the corners of the mouth. It is often used to express disapproval, confusion, or concentration. It's important to note that while 'Stirnrunzeln' is a noun, it can also be used as a verb, 'stirnrunzeln', to describe the act of frowning.


Example sentences using: Stirnrunzeln

Ich kann meine Stirnrunzeln nicht kontrollieren, wenn ich wütend bin.

English translation of Ich kann meine Stirnrunzeln nicht kontrollieren, wenn ich wütend bin.

I can't control my frown when I'm angry.

This sentence implies that when the speaker is angry, they automatically frown without control. 'Stirnrunzeln' refers to the act of frowning in German.

Dein ständiges Stirnrunzeln wird Falten verursachen.

English translation of Dein ständiges Stirnrunzeln wird Falten verursachen.

Your constant frowning will cause wrinkles.

In this sentence, the speaker is warning someone that if they continue to frown ('Stirnrunzeln'), they are likely to develop wrinkles. It assumes a causal relationship between frowning and getting wrinkles.

Er sah mich mit Stirnrunzeln an, das machte mich nervös.

English translation of Er sah mich mit Stirnrunzeln an, das machte mich nervös.

He looked at me with a frown, which made me nervous.

This sentence describes a situation where the speaker becomes nervous because someone looked at them with a frown ('Stirnrunzeln'). It suggests a strong emotional reaction to the other person's facial expression.

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